House Votes War Powers; Senate Rejects Measure

The House of Representatives again passed a war powers resolution directing President Trump to wind down U.S. military action in Iran or seek explicit authorization, with a 214-208 vote in which four Republicans—Thomas Massie, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Tom Barrett—joined Democrats. A companion measure in the Senate was rejected by a narrow margin, signaling a split between chambers on constraining the president’s Iran policy. The votes, while politically symbolic and unlikely to have legal effect, underscore bipartisan concern about congressional authority over military action. Trump allies argued Congress has not authorized the war and resisted the move. The episodes come as fighting escalates in the Middle East, oil prices rise, and lawmakers press for restraint or a diplomatic path amid U.S. casualties. The broader context highlights ongoing partisan pressure over how Congress exercises its war powers in a costly conflict.